The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Three is soliciting applications for Federal Transit Administration’s Sections 5310, 5311 and 5339 operating and capital grant programs. FDOT will hold a workshop for interested applicants to ...

 

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The Florida Department of Transportation announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, November 18, 2014, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (CST)

PLACE: Florida Department of Transportation Complex, Design Conference Room, 1074 Highway 90, Chipley, Florida 32428

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Three is soliciting applications for Federal Transit Administration’s Sections 5310, 5311 and 5339 operating and capital grant programs. FDOT will hold a workshop for interested applicants to discuss the following topics:

• Updates on new federal laws affecting surface transportation programs

• Application eligibility requirements

• Preparation of the application and tips on grant writing

• Review of the process once a grant is awarded

• The department’s vehicle procurement process

• Review of required plans and certifications

Companies or groups that provide mobility transit which includes private, for-profit, non-profit, local governments and taxi companies are eligible to apply. Agency grant writers, administrators and transportation managers are encouraged to attend the workshop. Note, to comply with security measures, when attending meetings at the FDOT complex, bring photo identification and enter at the Administration Building.

People with disabilities who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or require translation services (free of charge) should contact Kathy Rudd by phone: [phone] or by email: [e-mail] at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.

The meeting is developed in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.

For more information about the project or the public meeting, you may contact Mrs. Rudd at the telephone phone number or email address listed above.

An RSVP is requested for attendance to the workshop before Monday, November 10, 2014. You may confirm your attendance to Demond Hazley, P.E. at [e-mail] or by phone toll-free: 1[phone].

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Demond Hazley.